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Osceola High School

Public Grades 9-12

Summary

Osceola High School is a public high school located in Osceola, Nebraska, serving grades 9-12 with a relatively small student population of 68 students. The school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past several years, ranging from as high as 15th out of 209 Nebraska high schools to as low as 201st out of 247.

One of Osceola High School's key strengths is its consistently high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87% to 100% in recent years, which is notably higher than the state average. The school's students have also performed well on ACT assessments, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state average. Additionally, Osceola High School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.5 to 8.3, suggesting a more personalized learning environment for students. However, the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7% to 24.4%, which could be an area for improvement.

When comparing Osceola High School to the nearby schools of High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School, Shelby - Rising City High School, and Cross County High School, it appears that Osceola High School and High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School have similar statewide rankings and performance metrics, while Shelby - Rising City High School has generally lower performance metrics and a lower statewide ranking. Additionally, Osceola High School has a relatively high per-student spending, which may contribute to its ability to provide a quality educational experience for its students.

Students ?

11.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$34,464

Per pupil spending ?

23.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

565 S Kimmel
Osceola, NE 68651-0198

(402) 747-3121

District: Osceola Public Schools

Feeder schools for Osceola High School:

Elementary:	Osceola Elementary School
Middle:	Osceola Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

2.2%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 29th percentile in 2013 → 30th in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (47% vs 30% meeting standards)

✓96% graduate in 4 years — above the Nebraska average (88%)

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school47%

District avg47%

Nebraska avg30%

Not ranked this year

Osceola High School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	34.2	117 of 168	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	75.1	45 of 215	79.1%	★★★★☆
2022	66.0	58 of 202	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	89.7	15 of 209	92.8%	★★★★★
2018	82.9	25 of 219	88.6%	★★★★☆
2017	12.1	199 of 219	9.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	36.0	172 of 246	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	34.3	188 of 242	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	26.9	201 of 247	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	39.2	175 of 247	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.7	169 of 245	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	20.8	219 of 252	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	77.6	28 of 249	88.8%	★★★★☆
2009	63.3	89 of 251	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2008	33.2	215 of 252	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	20.7	237 of 247	4.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2006	64.2	76 of 249	69.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	22.1	96 of 125	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	68.7	54 of 206	73.8%	★★★★☆
2022	57.8	82 of 196	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	93.8	8 of 200	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	77.8	31 of 205	84.9%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)23rd percentile-7 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts60%+27 vs state

Mathematics33%+7 vs state

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Schools Near Osceola High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Osceola High School	Public	9-12	565 S Kimmel	Osceola	68651	Polk County	Osceola Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 747-3121	91	8	11.3	23.1%	83 (91.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)								(n/a)				$34,464	$1,036	$29,634
Shelby - Rising City High School	Public	9-12	650 N Walnut	Shelby	68662	Polk County	Shelby - Rising City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 527-5946	112	13	8.4	38.4%	92 (82.1%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	57.3	68^th of 146 public high schools	53.4%					(n/a)	64.5	45.2	54.8	$23,959	$769	$19,420
Cross County High School	Public	9-12	1270 123rd Rd	Stromsburg	68666	Polk County	Cross County Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 764-5521	120	14	8.5	26.7%	104 (86.7%)	4 (3.3%)	11 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	92.6	5^th of 146 public high schools	96.6%		65.6	62^nd of 168 public high schools	63.1%	57		72.0	76.0	$24,522	$502	$20,096
High Plains Community Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	345 S Pine	Polk	68654	Polk County	High Plains Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 765-3331	93	12	8.0	28.0%	78 (83.9%)	1 (1.1%)	14 (15.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				$37,198	$376	$30,993

Frequently Asked Questions about Osceola High School

What is the racial makeup of Osceola High School?

Students at Osceola High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Osceola High School in?

Osceola Public Schools

What schools feed into Osceola High School?

Osceola High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Osceola Elementary School
Middle : Osceola Middle School

How many students attend Osceola High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 91 students attended Osceola High School.

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